The Battle for Life in Michigan—and Across America
By Israel Wayne   |   03.07.26
The Dobbs decision that ended Roe v. Wade did not end the abortion battle; it simply moved the frontline. In Michigan there is a troubling push on the part of the Democrat leadership (specifically Governor and Attorney General) to force pro-life organizations to hire pro-abortion employees.
Not Voting Promises Illinois Will Get Worse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.05.26
The Institute for Family Studies recently reported that more and more young families are leaving blue states (like Illinois) in favor of red states due to growth opportunities and affordable living.
HB 4596: Public Health Protection — or Government Speech Police?
By David E. Smith   |   02.16.26
HB 4596 would create government “health misinformation response units” to monitor speech and enforce state-approved narratives. Fines. Penalties. Even prison. Truth should never be dictated by the state.
E Pluribus Plures
By Thomas Hampson   |   02.02.26
The United States is not collapsing from invasion or economic ruin, but from a far deeper crisis—a severing from reality itself. Our shared national identity is fracturing, objective moral truth is eroding, and even basic truths about law, human nature, and justice are being redefined by power rather than principle.
“My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.24.26
Christians across the country were shocked by the brazen mob assault on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last Sunday. This should alarm anyone who cares about religious freedom.
Anti-ICE Mobs and the New Assault on the Church
By Bill Muehlenberg   |   01.21.26
When a radical mob storms a church, the culture war has crossed a dangerous line. History warns us where this road can lead—and faithful Christians would be wise to pay attention, pray, and stand firm.
A Worldview by Any Other Name is … Crucial
Illinois’ next U.S. Senator may already be decided by money and name recognition. But voters should be asking a deeper question: What worldview will shape his decisions? Raja Krishnamoorthi is raising $30M+ — but faith and worldview matter more than ads.
Religious Liberty Wins Again
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.10.26
Religious liberty is constantly under attack. The case of Union Gospel Mission of Yakima v. Brown is another example of the assault on freedom that religious institutions are facing.
Should Christians Try to Reform the Public School System?
By Israel Wayne   |   12.12.25
For more than a century, American Christians have assumed, without biblical warrant, that the civil government ought to oversee the education of children.
RICO Case against Illinois Pastor Lee & President Trump Dismissed
By David E. Smith   |   11.26.25
Georgia has dropped the RICO “election interference” case against President Trump & Chaplain Lee. After years of media hysteria, yet another harassment suit in the Left’s lawfare campaign has fallen apart.
Suffering for Jesus Christ – Nigeria
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   11.20.25
Christians in Nigeria are being slaughtered by the thousands — the deadliest persecution hotspot in the world. As the violence escalates, will we stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer and action?
Moody Bible Institute v. Chicago Board of Education
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.07.25
On November 4, 2025, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Moody Bible Institute against the Chicago Board of Education on the grounds of religious discrimination.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Christian Counseling Ban
By David E. Smith   |   10.13.25
Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could decide whether Christian counselors are free to share biblical truth or forced to affirm government-approved lies.
Religious Conviction vs. Illinois State Mandate
By David E. Smith   |   10.10.25
Illinois is forcing faith-based employers to pay for abortion through their health insurance plans. When government compels Christians to underwrite the destruction of innocent life, religious liberty itself is under assault.
Suffering for Jesus Christ, Part 2
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   10.02.25
In the summer of 2019, the Evangelical Church of Finland pledged its full support for a Helsinki Pride event. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the church and a longstanding elected official, posted on X (then Twitter) a picture of Romans 1:24-27 along with a question.
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